Why do cats like playing with plastic bags?

Cats are unique and do things that amuse or confuse us.

Life with them is often funny, and they can develop odd habits, like sitting on plastic bags.

If your cat does this, you might wonder why.

The simple answer is they probably enjoy the crinkly sound and texture of the plastic.

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Cats adore the plastic’s texture; it’s comforting for them.

They find security in it.

Outdoors, cats enjoy resting on leaves and their crinkly sound. Plastic is a bit like that, so it piques their curiosity.

Your cat might also be marking her territory by sitting on the bag, especially if there are other cats in the house.

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Should I let my cat play with plastic bags?

Cats like grocery store plastic bags because they smell like food.

The smells make your cat curious and might lead them to chew on the bag instead of playing with it.

However, chewing plastic bags is risky. They could choke or get tangled in the bag.

There might also be harmful chemicals from items that were in the bag, making your cat sick.

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This article was compiled with the help of Artificial Intelligence